Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Social Sciences (110657K) in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
40,025
(c. USD28,225.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Acquire skills that influence policy, propel social transformation, and create tangible benefits for communities both locally and globally. Through the UNSW Bachelor of Social Sciences, you will learn to foster positive change by applying critical analysis and political advocacy – tailored to your specific interests. Help build a more inclusive future that benefits everyone. Do you care deeply about social issues and feel motivated to address the diverse political, social, environmental, and economic challenges confronting the world today? With a UNSW Bachelor of Social Sciences degree, you will explore methods to drive positive change via critical thinking and political engagement – with the chance to focus on your chosen field. Social science examines the functioning of societies – covering social systems, institutions, culture, and community. As a social scientist, you will gain profound insight into human behavior and global influence, using your expertise to contribute to public discourse and shape policies that impact society. Over this three-year, full-time program, you will develop broad knowledge and analytical abilities alongside hands-on experience, preparing you for a career with genuine and significant impact. You will also benefit from distinctive projects, work placements, and internships both in Australia and abroad.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:
Secondary education qualifications
Higher education study
Diploma and other post-secondary studies
Foundation studies
an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate Diploma
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score:
Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score:
Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels:
Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
International ATAR
75.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA
6.9
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
10.0
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
27.0
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
1130.0
Tuition
AUD
40,025